Weekend Horse Wrangler

Job Description

SYLVAN DALE GUEST RANCH

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

*Job Title: *Weekend Wrangler

*Department: *Horse Operations

*Reports to: *Horse Foreman

*FLSA Status: *Hourly, Part-Time

*Estimated Compensation: *$18 + tip pool (negotiable)

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

A Sylvan Dale Weekend Wrangler will care-take the herd, maintain a clean and organized facility, guide guests on trail and in the arena to provide a quality western horsemanship experience on Saturday and Sundays!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

*Responsibilities:*

· Guide trail rides so as to provide a safe and enjoyable experience.

· Instruct western riding for all ages and abilities.

· Facilitate horse program activities

· Feed, groom, and tack horses,

· Maintain the stable area to meet SDR standards.

· Ride young horses in training. Condition horses for trail riding by guests of all experience levels, at all paces and over all types of terrain.

· Move the herd from pasture to barn and back.

· Maintain the tack room, tack and equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Repair riding equipment and gear such as saddles, stirrups, and bridles.

· Assist in the care of the herd (hay, feeding and supplements, mucking pens, etc.)

· Monitor horse behavior and report any unusual activity or health concerns.

· Follow safety protocols to ensure the welfare of the horse and rider.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

*Contact us:*

If you’d like to review the full job description, including the necessary qualifications, along with physical demands/work environment, expectations, the ranch and team’s missions.

If you’d like to apply for this position, please contact us at ranch@sylvandale.com or 970-667-3915.

Attach your resume and tell us why you would be a great fit for our wrangler team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):
* Do you have knowledge of advanced riding cues, such as: bilateral movements, turn on the haunches, turn on the forehand, leg yielding, etc.?
* Are you able to relate to people of all ages and abilities? People skills are a must!

Work Location: In person

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*Job was aggregated from Indeed.com*

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Job Categories: Equestrian. Job Types: Full Time. Job Tags: Colorado Farm Jobs.

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